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Spencer Watt was sporting a knee brace at Sunday’s practice, a first for Toronto’s speedy non-import receiver who has made great strides in his brief pro career.

Watt injured his knee in a win over B.C., missing the team’s past three games, watching helplessly from the sidelines as Toronto dropped its most recent game to Calgary.

“That’s what hurts the most,’’ said Watt. “Watching your team lose and knowing that perhaps you could have done something.”

Watt is expected to be back for Tuesday’s game versus visiting Montreal, a team that will play a lot of man coverage in its back end.

When the Argos had an extended break following their loss to the Stamps, Watt had a chance to return to his home in Vancouver, but he decided instead to stay in Toronto and rehab his knee.

“He’s looked good,’’ said head coach Scott Milanovich. “I expect him to be up if he doesn’t have any setbacks.”

Watt has looked good in practice, even though he admits he’s not exactly in game shape.

COLLAROS’ LEADERSHIP SKILLS ON DISPLAY

Sunday morning in Argoland began with a meeting, a time for rookie Quinn Porter to fully appreciate Zach Collaros’ leadership skills.

“He led the meeting,’’ said Porter. “He went over protection, route running. He’s well aware of the position and the responsibility he has to shoulder for us to be victorious.’’

The Argos will be a different team offensively with Collaros lining up under centre than the pass-happy unit featuring Ricky Ray.

Ray has been sublime, throwing zero interceptions this season, but he’ll be out for an unspecified period of time following a shoulder injury suffered against Calgary on Aug. 23.

“Zach’s laid back,’’ said Porter. “He’s not as laid back as Ricky, but Zach is prepared and he’s confident.”

Ray will be a sounding board and an extra set of eyes for Collaros.

“He’s always played a big role for me,’’ said Collaros of Ray. “Every time I’ve had a question he’s been able to answer it and explain it to me. We’ve had good conversations this week, picking his brains in how to prepare for games, understanding what more I could do to be more ready for the game.”

MILANOVICH LEARNED ‘CONSISTENCY’ FROM TRESTMAN

Many lessons were learned, many games won when Scott Milanovich served as Marc Trestman’s right-hand man in Montreal.

Trestman wasn’t the most colourful quote, but his attention to detail and insistence on consistency became his hallmarks in three-down football before the Chicago Bears of the NFL came calling.

No game is as important as the next one, no opponent is ever taken for granted.

“Consistency of the level of effort is what makes you better in the long run,’’ began Milanovich. “I learned that from Marc and certainly learned it last year.

“If you’re up and down based on who you are playing, it’s going to be tough to get better.”

Even without star quarterback Ricky Ray, the Argos can take control of the East if they can sweep the Als.

Tuesday marks the mid-way point of the season for the 5-3 Argos, but Milanovich isn’t going to get caught up in anything or any record.